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Nov 02nd 2022 | By Jillian
There are so many options for your beauty education, it can be overwhelming! While cosmetology schools offer a broad variety of educational experiences, we are confident that the best and most thorough preparation for the world of high-end beauty comes at an Aveda Institute...
Oct 11th 2022 | By Jillian
Once you get your cosmetology license, there are so many career paths you can take. While it’s true that a ton of different personality types can thrive in the world of beauty—ALL cosmetology students need to have 10 essential character traits if they want to kill it...
Sep 01st 2022 | By Jillian
There are so many reasons to become a hair stylist. The desire to express yourself creatively, make people look and feel their best, and fuel your interest in beauty and fashion come to mind. It’s usually not until stylists have begun their career that they...
Aug 03rd 2022 | By Jillian
As a new or aspiring stylist, one of your most effective tools in retaining guests is learning Aveda’s service wheel. From the moment your guest walks through the door to checkout, the service wheel provides guidance on the retail and service conversation.
“The service wheel...
Jul 02nd 2022 | By Jillian
Cosmetology school is never easy, even under the best circumstances. Throw in a few more challenges—such as being an older student, or a parent—and it can get downright uncomfortable. Now add a HUGE monkey wrench like a pandemic shutdown, with a sudden change...
Jun 04th 2022 | By Jillian
Pick up your shears … or your tweezers! It doesn’t matter whether you are a seasoned stylist or a newbie in the beauty industry—this question has tickled everyone’s brains: “Should I change careers?”
Making the switch from hair care to skin care isn’t a far leap. We asked two...
May 12th 2022 | By Jillian
Over the years, we’ve noticed our students at the Aveda Institutes share some common traits. They’re hands-on, visual learners who have a passion for styling hair (ask their friends and family!), a flair for fashion, and a...
Apr 05th 2022 | By Jillian
As a stylist, photoshoots are an exciting part of the job that showcases your talent and expertise. Our instructors team up with makeup artists, photographers and models to create the “scene” for the shoot.
Together, we all play an improtant role in making events like “Earth Month” come to life!...
Mar 04th 2022 | By Jillian
When you enroll in an Aveda Institute, you’re signing up for a foundation in the beauty business. No matter which track you choose (cosmetology, esthiology, barbering or massage), you’ll get technical and wellness training from our unique Aveda curriculum—and you’ll also...
Feb 01st 2022 | By Jillian
Shown above: Heggy Gonzalez, editorial stylist and creative director of Inspire Aveda & Graham Nation,...